He also lauded Myanmar for its close coordination at regional and
international forums as well as within the framework of ASEAN, the
Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam (CLMV) cooperation, the UN, and the Mekong River
Commission.

The Vietnamese State leader suggested that the two sides continue working
closely to promote the sound partnership and expand bilateral friendship for
the interest of both peoples as well as the successful building of the ASEAN
Community of peace, stability, cooperation and development.

He also spoke highly of the outcomes of the talks between Kyaw Swe and
Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm, especially their agreement on specific
measures to further boost the bilateral affiliation in law enforcement and
security.

He affirmed Việt Nam’s constant policy of paying attention to the
development of traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation with
Myanmar.

For his part, Minister Kyaw Swe shared his strong impression during his
first visit to Việt Nam, expressing his admiration of the country’s national
construction and development achievements.

He stated that Việt Nam is a development model for many countries in the
region and the world, including Myanmar.

He highlighted the determination to enhance ties between Myanmar’s Ministry
of Home Affairs and Việt Nam’s Ministry of Public Security, thus contributing
to the expansion of cooperation between the two countries.

Kyaw Swe vowed that Myanmar will create optimal conditions for Vietnamese
investors and do its utmost to protect their legitimate rights. Stronger
security ties

Việt Nam’s Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm and Minister Kyaw Swe have
agreed to strengthen the exchange of law enforcement experience and information
of crimes to better prevent and combat trans-national and emerging crimes.

The ministries will coordinate closely in ensuring security for investment
and trade activities as well as for workers, students and tourists of the two
countries.

Minister To Lâm noted that the two Governments signed an agreement on
anti-crime in 2004, laying the foundation for the two ministries to expand
their partnership in the field.

Amidst complicated regional and world situations, the two sides should forge
stronger affiliation and more effective mutual support, while continuing
building and completing the legal framework for their cooperation in crime
prevention and fight, said Lâm.

He also suggested that the two sides strengthen consultations and
coordination at multilateral forums such as Interpol and ASEANPOL, thus
effectively contributing to the building of an ASEAN Community of peace,
stability, cooperation and development.

Meanwhile, Minister Kyaw Swe highly valued the strong political trust and
sound cooperation between the two countries as well as the close coordination
between the two ministries at the world arena for the safeguarding of interests
and security in each country.

He expressed his hope that in the future, the ministries will further
promote the outcomes of their partnership and continuously boost their ties so
to firmly protect national security and social order and safety in both Vietnam
and Myanmar.

During the talks, the two ministers also signed a memorandum of
understanding on cooperation between the two ministries.